Media Releases

STRONGER TOGETHER: BC WINERIES AND BC GRAPE GROWERS REBUILD FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE

KELOWNA, BC (Nov. 13, 2025) – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) and the BC Grape Growers Association (BCGGA) are reaffirming the strength and resilience of BC’s wine community as the...

BC Hospitality, Liquor & Cannabis Industry Calls for Emergency Measures as BCGEU Strike Threatens Small Businesses and Jobs

                British Columbia: Six major industry associations demand immediate action to prevent economic disaster.  A coalition of British Columbia’s largest hospitality, wine, beer, import agent,...

PROVINCE EXTENDS VINTAGE REPLACEMENT SUPPORT TO HELP BC WINE INDUSTRY RECOVER FROM 2024 FREEZE

KELOWNA, BC (Sept. 22, 2025) – Wine Growers BC (WGBC) is pleased to announce that the Government of British Columbia is extending support for local wineries still recovering from the...

WINE GROWERS BRITISH COLUMBIA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

British Columbia: Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) hosted its Annual General Meeting virtually on September 9, 2025. The meeting opened with a special address from the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister...

WINEBC.COM IS THE ULTIMATE TRIP PLANNING HUB FOR WINE LOVERS

British Columbia – Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) is thrilled to announce the official relaunch of WineBC.com, an enhanced and thoughtfully redesigned digital platform that makes it easier than ever...

WINE GROWERS BC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

British Columbia – The Wine Growers British Columbia Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Guignard as the organization’s next CEO, effective April 28, 2025. Guignard...